ELLE TRAVEL - Nov 2010ELLE India - JAN 2011 Killa Bhawan,
Jaisalmer, INDIA An Arabian Nights vision, this has to be the most romantic hotel in india, created from three town houses high up in the ramparts of the medieval Jaisalmer fort. The nine rooms all have antique Rajasthani furniture and fabrics, but the best place ot sleep is on the roof terrace in the battlements, with views of the town and desert beyond. Yoga massage and camel rides are all available.
Kill Bhawan, 445 Kotri Para, Jaisalmer, India.
Enquiry: (00 91 2992) 251204; killabhawan.com
Doubles from around £ 50, B&B .

Condé Nast TRAVELER - USA - August 2010Killa Bhawan,
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan In Jaisalmer , a living fortress high above the surrounding small city of the same name, a Killa Bhawan guest might follow local custom and sleep out on the roof, in a well-made colonial bed. Jaisalmer’s magic is magnified by its isolation in the middle of the Indian desert. Known as the Golden City, it was built in the twelfth century of yellow limestone marble and is famous of its palace, which you can see from the terrace, as well as its exquisite havelis (mansions) and seven Jain Temples. Night brings a little wind, a clear desert sky, and the sounds of the city bedding down. Three thousand people live in the fort; in the temples, the worshippers sing and drum, them motor-bikes head home, and by ten all becomes quiet. Life begins again around six with the bells of the temples and first prayers (91-2992-251204; $120-$200).

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JAISALMER
KILLA BHAWAN
An amazingly atmospheric hotel built right into the walls of the magical jaisalmer Fort. Delightful terraces, bay windows and interiors. Very friendly and accommodating hosts... read more

Certificate of
Harpers & Queens

Certificate by
Harpers & Queens Travels Awards 2002
Certification for Killa Bhawan being nominated as best luxe for
less hotel for Culture Vultures in the Harpers & Queens Travels
Awards 2002

Lonely
Planet Review" Designed by a
Frenchman with a penchant for style and sustainability, Hotel
Killa Bhawan is foxy - a hands-down beauty that respects its
fragile surroundings. Absolute elegance and a unique
atmosphere within the Jaisalmer fort walls make it a
special place to spend your time here.

Harpers Abroad

Harpers
Abroad
BEST FOR CULTURE VULTURES HOTEL KILLA BHAWAN, RAJASTHAN, INDIA There are dozens of
characterful hotels in Rajasthan, but the tiny Killa Bhawan
has simple charm that suits it's remote romantic arabian
nights setting in the desert town of Jaisalmer built.
Built into the bastions of the fort, this hotel has glorious
roof terrace covered with indian floor cushions and bolsters,
with the most spectacular view of the town below, the fort and
the desert beyond.FACTSHotel Killa Bhawan,
445 Kotri Para, Jaisalmer, India
(+91 2992 251204; www.killabhawan.com), from £
16 a room a night.

TIME
U.S.A

TIMEU.S.AHappily, the best
places to stay in town are sensitive to the fort's distress.
Forget the sprawling five star chains on the outskirts and
pick from a selection of small hotels tucked inside the
betterments. The prettiest is the Killa Bhawan, tel:
(91-2992) 251204, which comprise to converted townhouses built
right into the fort walls,with rooms decorated in vivid shades
of crimson, lime and orange. It's three terraces command what
might be Jaisalmer's finest sunset views when the
ancient bastions take on the color of pure honey and seem to
melt into the desert backdrop. The staff will update you on
the restoration efforts and you won't find anything as
wasteful as a bathtub within their walls.